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Safilo Group, the leading international premium eyewear brand, confirms its participation in the 2015 Vision Expo East, the world’s largest and most prestigious optical trade show in the U.S. (held March 20- 22 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City). The Group’s booth is #3548.
This year, Safilo shakes up the world of eyewear with the new KIDS BY SAFILO collection: a revolutionary project dedicated to children ages 0 to 8 years and based, for the first time ever, on a medical-scientific approach to better meet children’s eyewear needs. Manufactured using advanced technologies and avant-garde materials, the KIDS BY SAFILO glasses were developed in collaboration with SIOP (Italian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology) and in compliance with the guidelines of WSPOS (World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus). This new eyewear line is specifically designed to meet children’s needs in terms of safety, stability, lightness, strength and aesthetics.
Carrera, the legendary brand owned by the Safilo Group and a symbol of design, innovation and quality, will be given a place of honor this year at Vision Expo East. Carrera’s new brand platform and “Out There” campaign...

Safilo Group, the leading international premium eyewear brand, confirms its participation in the 2015 Vision Expo East, the world’s largest and most prestigious optical trade show in the U.S. (held March 20- 22 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City). The Group’s booth is #3548.
This year, Safilo shakes up the world of eyewear with the new KIDS BY SAFILO collection: a revolutionary project dedicated to children ages 0 to 8 years and based, for the first time ever, on a medical-scientific approach to better meet children’s eyewear needs. Manufactured using advanced technologies and avant-garde materials, the KIDS BY SAFILO glasses were developed in collaboration with SIOP (Italian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology) and WSPOS (World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus). This new eyewear line is specifically designed to meet children’s needs in terms of safety, stability, lightness, strength and aesthetics.
Carrera, the legendary brand owned by the Safilo Group and a symbol of design, innovation and quality, will be given a place of honor this year at Vision Expo East. Carrera’s new brand platform and “Out There” campaign will premiere at the show with...

The Board of Directors of Safilo Group S.p.A. – the fully integrated Italian eyewear creator and worldwide distributor of quality and trust, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange – has today approved the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20141 and examined the separate financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20141, which will be submitted for approval by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held in a single call on 27 April 2014.
Safilo net sales in 2014 grew by 5.1% (+5.9% at constant exchange rates), continuing a sustained path of improvement compared to the previous year. The key enabler for sales and market share growth has been the step-change in Safilo’s global commercial strategy and operations, with clear focus on quality of sales and sustainable distribution. Consistent with previous quarters, Q4 showed a continuation of improved top line momentum, up 11.2% with foreign exchanges leveraging a tailwind (+7.2% at constant exchange rates) with broad based growth across all key geographies, including healthy sales and market share growth in Western Europe.
2014 operating performance, with an adjusted2 EBITDA...

Bobbie Thomas, author of the bestselling book, The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You get Dressed Tomorrow, and Style Editor for NBC’s TODAY show will serve as the celebrity guest emcee of Safilo USA’s Spring/Summer 2015 fashion show at Vision Expo East where the latest trends in eyewear and fashion will be showcased. (Safilo Booth # 3548)
Thomas, who has shared fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice on nearly 500 Today show segments, including her weekly “Bobbie’s Buzz,” will announce the Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st fashion shows at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. featuring runway looks from Safilo’s diverse portfolio of fashion brands, including Banana Republic, BOSS, BOSS Orange, Gucci, Jack Spade, kate spade new york, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara and Tommy Hilfiger. New this year, will be adult and and kids proprietary looks from SAFILO, Kids by Safilo (launching May 2015), Carrera and Polaroid. The fashion shows continue on Sunday, March 22nd with the same show times.
About Safilo Group
Safilo Group is the fully integrated Italian eyewear creator and worldwide distributor of quality and trust, leader in the premium sector for...

For Fall/Winter 2014-2015, Gucci eyewear celebrates rigorous codes of luxury with a new sunglasses defined by precise, pure lines, designed for a sophisticated woman, with a romantic and contemporary femininity.
The linear and essential drop-shaped silhouette is inspired by a Sixties sensual style, enhanced by unique metal side inserts, with a magnetic mirror-effect for a wraparound feeling.
An audacious interplay between metal and Optyl, a registered trademark for the ultra-lightweight plastic material allowing for unparalleled chromatic effects, brings movement to the frame, while the ultra-slim metal temples are enhanced by original plastic oval-shaped end-tips with the GG logo visible inside for a subtle distinctive touch and a comfortable feeling.
To reflect the key fashion show colors, these sunglasses are available in candy colors, such as nugget with green/brown lenses, pink with light rose lenses, eucalyptus with light green lenses, aquamarine with blue lenses, together with the classic black with grey lenses.
These sunglasses will be available at Gucci boutiques and selected high-end opticians worldwide beginning Fall 2014 (style GG 3737/S).
For more information visit www.safilo.com

Safilo, in coordination with Kering, announces their agreement to evolve their longstanding successful Eyewear partnership of 20 years, in the context of Kering’s decision to internalize most of its Eyewear business, leveraging Safilo’s unique craftsmanship capabilities in Eyewear product development, high quality Italian manufacturing and supply.
Safilo Group, the fully integrated Italian Eyewear creator and worldwide distributor of quality and trust, has decided with Kering to anticipate the conclusion of its current Gucci license agreement by two years to December 2016, to develop a strategic product partnership agreement for four years until December 2020, and award to Safilo a compensation of 90MM Euros, to be paid in three installments over the next four years starting at closing. Signing of long-form agreements is expected by the end of the year.
This new partnership includes product development, manufacturing and supply, and may be renewed by mutual consent at terms to be agreed.
“We are satisfied with furthering our partnership in a way that leverages the heart of Safilo’s strengths in Eyewear product excellence”, commented Luisa Delgado, CEO of Safilo Group. “We...

Gucci is pleased to present new sunglasses and optical frames for Fall Winter 2014/2015: a sophisticated capsule collection embellished with the precious Diamantissima pattern from the heart of Gucci’s heritage.
Designed for the contemporary and elegant woman, these new eyewear models feature temples with the Diamantissima crisscross motif in a gold plated tridimensional version, the perfect expression of Gucci’s finest craftsmanship and impeccable quality.
Inspired by the Diamante Canvas, an exclusive fabric design tied to Gucci’s storied legacy and created in the mid-1930s, the diamond pattern was first used on luggage. The distinctive crisscross design, which features small interconnected diamonds in dark brown on a tan background, became the Florentine House’s first signature print. This graphic detail, with its elegant and subtle composition, has made its way into a refined collection of jewelry and now onto acetate sunglasses and optical eyewear frames.
This exclusive detail stands out on the classic hues of the frames: black with shaded brown lenses, red with shaded grey lenses, Havana with shaded brown lenses and beige with shaded brown lenses. All models are enriched...

Gucci is pleased to present its new sunglasses and optical frames dedicated to the contemporary man, featuring a classic yet modern look.
Combining retro style, impeccable workmanship and a modern material, these new frames features refined details, such as functional metal rivets with the hinges. A new minimal metal House Web motif displays an interplay of shiny and matt finishes, and a photo-engraved GG plaque adorns the temple-tips.
Inspired by traditional craftsmanship that has been handed down over the years, these sunglasses and optical frames are distinguished by a skilfully hand-finished treatment, which gives the material a sophisticated look that perfectly blends past and present.
The sunglasses and optical frames are available in bio-based acetate in classic black and Havana colours. Bio-based acetate is an innovative material that features the same comfort and quality as the finest plastics currently employed by the eyewear industry, but derives a large proportion of its components from natural origins. This helps reduce CO2 emissions from the production process of the material, thus supporting Gucci’s commitment to environmental issues.
The round-shaped sunglasses come...

For Fall/Winter 2014-2015, Gucci eyewear celebrates rigorous codes of luxury with a new sunglasses defined by precise, pure lines, designed for a sophisticated woman, with a romantic and contemporary femininity.
The linear and essential drop-shaped silhouette is inspired by a Sixties sensual style, enhanced by unique metal side inserts, with a magnetic mirror-effect for a wraparound feeling.
An audacious interplay between metal and Optyl, a registered trademark for the ultra-lightweight plastic material allowing for unparalleled chromatic effects, brings movement to the frame, while the ultra-slim metal temples are enhanced by original plastic oval-shaped end-tips with the GG logo visible inside for a subtle distinctive touch and a comfortable feeling.
To reflect the key fashion show colors, these sunglasses are available in candy colors, such as nugget with green/brown lenses, pink with light rose lenses, eucalyptus with light green lenses, aquamarine with blue lenses, together with the classic black with grey lenses.
These sunglasses will be available at Gucci boutiques and selected high-end opticians worldwide beginning Fall 2014 (style GG 3737/S).
For more information visit www.safilo.com

GUCCI FALL/WINTER 2014-2015 EYEWEAR COLLECTION – WOMEN
Gucci presents its Fall/Winter 2014-2015 eyewear collection, introducing new sunglasses and optical frames dedicated to a contemporary and sensual woman. The styles are embellished with new versions of the brand’s distinctive signature motifs, interpreted with innovative finishes that reflect the tradition of excellence and the flawless savoir-faire of Gucci.
Mod. GG4263/S and GG3717
These geometric butterfly-shaped sunglasses and optical frames feature an innovative combination of materials on the temples, externally covered in a diamond pattern fabric, a signature texture from the heart of Gucci’s archive. The inside of the temples presents a comfortable soft-to-the-touch rubber material, for a pleasant feeling, embellished by the GG interlocking metal logo. The metal front of the sunglasses is enhanced by a refined interplay of tone-ontone colors, such as dark ruthenium/black, gold/black, light gold/chocolate, red gold/ivory, while the optical Optyl frames comes in the elegant tones of transparent violet, opal grey, black and Havana.
Mod. GG3710/S
Designed with a blend of geometric lines, these women’s sunglass styles...

Gucci is pleased to present the Techno Color Sunglasses video directed by actor and writer James Franco, who also stars in the short film.
The video, launching worldwide in April 2014, conveys a sophisticated aesthetic, true to Gucci’s luxury codes, capturing the glamorous allure of the new eyewear collection.
Shot at the legendary Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, the film features a charming game of seduction between James Franco and a beautiful woman, the model Natalia Bonifacci, with their eyes subtly intensified by the vivid shades of Gucci Techno Color sunglasses.
The Gucci Techno Color eyewear capsule collection is a blend of sensuality and lightness, with a glam twist. Its linear and pure design is the result of a technology patented in the Eighties by Safilo Group and reinterpreted today in a new, lighter-than-ever version, enhanced by vibrant exotic colors: the utmost expression of the House’s fashion authority and technical expertise.
Saturated lights underline the magic atmosphere of the Hollywood Hills, and the sunset hues are mirrored with magnificent reflection on the colourful lenses, elegantly highlighting the magnetic gazes between the protagonists.
The Gucci Techno...

For Spring/Summer 2014 Gucci presents a new men’s sunglasses and optical frame collection, an innovative high tech interpretation of an urban attitude with a sporty-chic style dedicated to the contemporary man.
These new sunglasses and optical frames are a blend of classic allure, with their easy-to-wear square-shaped silhouette, and contemporary touch, thanks to the use of new materials, such as carbon fiber temples which are ultra-light and highly performing, ensuring the utmost in comfort.
The impeccable quality of these styles is completed by the rubber tips on the end of the temples, allowing for a comfortable fit, and by the polarized lenses, which guarantee an excellent quality of vision and perfect colour perception.
The Gucci logo on the lenses and on the temples, the web green-red-green stripe and the Diamante pattern on the inside of the temples are the iconic details underlining the distinctive DNA of these frames.
The sunglasses are available in brown with bronze lenses, matt black with grey lenses, military green with brown shaded lenses, blue with grey lenses.
The optical model is available in black, Havana, matt black and green.
These sunglasses and optical frames...

For Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 Gucci presents Gucci Viaggio sunglasses designed to meet the modern globetrotters’ desire for highly versatile items.
These sunglasses, with their unique aesthetic yet functional elements, are the perfect balance between formal sophistication and casual attitude, dedicated to people who want to feel stylish and comfortable when traveling.
With its unique folding design, the model perfectly combines a relaxed urban attitude with a dynamic personality. The result is an ultra-lightweight and incredibly comfortable item: the hinge joints on the front and temples conceal an exclusive mechanism that allows the sunglasses to be folded and placed in a special case.
This square-shaped model features clean, simple lines, an acetate front and slim metal temples, embellished externally with the “T-bar” logo-plaque and internally with the “VIAGGIO” detail, a distinctive symbol of the collection.
Once folded, the sunglasses may be placed in a dedicated special case featuring the Gucci “GG” texture printed all-over: the perfect accessory for a contemporary traveler.
As part of a worldwide eco-friendly program designed to progressively reduce the company’s...

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